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Ministry of Labour & Employment
COVID-19 facility Dashboard for ESIC Hospitals
ESIC, under Ministry of Labour & Employment, in its endeavour to fulfil its social responsibility has taken another step to enhancecitizen centricservices and dissemination of information during the current pandemic.The need of the hour is to increase the number of beds for COVID care. Many of the ESI health facilities meant forits beneficiaries,have been opened up for the benefit of the citizens of our country for COVID care. Some of the ESIInstitutions areeven geared up to provide dedicated services to COVID patients.Our brave heart medical professionalsand the other frontline workers are extending life-saving services, 24x7,in these COVID ESI Institutions not only as responsible citizen but also with a motto of‘Service to Mankind is Services to God”.
Due to demand and supply gap, beds are not available for COVID care. Even if beds are available, the real-time information is not readily available to the needy and those facing emergencies. The ICT Team of ESIC has worked tirelessly to prepare the blueprint, develop and deploy a Dashboard in record time so as to help the needy citizen search or a bed, in a dedicated facility of ESIC. The participating ESI Health Institutions are updating the data on a regular basis. Through this Dashboard, the citizen shall be able to navigate to a displayed ESI Health Institution, view Bed Position there and take conscious decision of availing services.The link for the COVID FACILITY DASHBOARD has been made available at https://www.esic.in/Dashboard/CovidDashBoard.aspx.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Fish Farmer Producer Organizations
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying  under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya SampadaYojana  provides financial assistance for setting up of Fish Farmers Producer Organizations  to economically empower the fishers and fish farmers and enhance their bargaining power. The financial support provided under the PMMSY to each FFPOs primarily includes cost of formation and incubation, management, equity grant and training and skill development.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying through Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare , Government of India assisted setting up of 5 FFPOs in the states of Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on pilot basis under the erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Scheme Blue Revolution-Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries and these 5 FFPOs have already been registered. Further, under PMMSY, the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying during 2020-21 has accorded approval to the proposal of National Cooperative Development Corporation, MoAFW for setting up of 50 FFPOs at a total cost of Rs.24.50 crore. Besides, approval has also been accorded during 2020-21 to the proposal of National Fisheries Development Board  for setting up of 22 FFPOs at total cost of Rs. 10 crore under the PMMSY. This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala in the Loksabha in a written reply.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Militancy in J&K
As per reports, no specific connection has surfaced between the outfit ISJK and the groups operating in Iraq and Syria.
It has been reported that 7 local youths have joined ISJK through self proclamation. Out of these 4 terrorists were neutralized on 22.06.2018 at Khiram Srigufawara, Anantnag, 2 were arrested and 1 is presently active in the valley.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA issues an Addendum to exempt Shops of Agricultural machinery, spare parts & repair; Truck repair shops and Tea industry from Lockdown Restrictions to fight COVID-19
Ministry of Home Affairs  has issued an addendum to the guidelines, and subsequent addendums, to all Ministries/Departments , regarding the Nationwide lockdown to fight COVID-19.
The addendum exempts from lockdown restrictions the shops of agricultural machinery, its spare parts  and repair; truck repair shops on highways, preferably at fuel pumps; and Tea industry, including plantations with maximum of 50% workers.
Addendum Document
Prime Minister's Office
PM participates in Kullu Dussehra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in the Kullu Dussehra celebrations at the Dhalpur Ground of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh today.
The Prime Minister was welcomed and facilitated upon his arrival. This was followed by the arrival of Bhagwan Raghunath Ji and it marked the commencement of the Rath Yatra. A huge crowd had gathered at the occasion to welcome the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister walked to the main attraction with lakhs of other devotees and paid his tributes to Bhagwan Raghunath. The Prime Minister greeted everyone present on the occasion with folded hands and witnessed the divine Rath Yatra along with the grand assembly of the deities in the historic Kullu Dussehra celebrations. A historic occasion, this was the first time ever that the Prime Minister of India had participated in the Kullu Dussehra celebrations.
The International Kullu Dussehra Festival is to be celebrated from 5th to 11th October 2022 at Dhalpur Ground of Kullu. The festival is unique in the sense that it is the congregation of more than 300 Deities of the Valley. On the first day of the Festival, the Deities in their well-decorated palanquins pay their obeisance at the temple of the Chief Deity Bhagwan Raghunath Ji and then proceed to the Dhalpur Ground.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Jai Ram Thakur, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Anurag Thakur, and BJP State President, Shri Suresh Kumar Kashyap among others.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister had dedicated to the nation, AIIMS, Bilaspur. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects in Himachal Pradesh in Luhnu, Bilaspur.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Centre is committed to Ease of Doing Business in Film Industry, says Union MoS Dr. L. Murugan
World Class Education Institute for Animation and VFX will be established soon, says Minister
Centre is committed to Ease of Doing Business in Film Industry, says Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. L. Murugan. He made this remark during his meeting with the officials of the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce at Chennai today.
Ministry of I&B has launched a portal where one can apply for permission to shoot from various departments. This will enable the producers to get permission online to shoot anywhere in India, thus ensuring the Ease of Doing Business, he added.
A MoU with IIT, Mumbai has been signed to establish a world class education institute for animation and VFX, he added.
Representatives of various Film trade associations were present during the event and they presented a memorandum on various requests and demands of the film Industry. Problems faced by the film industry due to COVID, Animal Welfare Board certification, privacy issues, single window clearance for the film shoots, double taxation for the films were some of the issues present in the memorandum. They also requested for a unit of the animal welfare board to be present in regional censor board offices.
Adding more film industry members in the Censor Board, forming Censor Board Tribunal and broadcasting of popular movies inlcuding those which were chosen for filmfare awards by Doordarshanwere the other requests presented to the Minister.
After receiving the memorandum and requests from the leaders of the various associations, Minister assured that the government will take every effort to redress the grievances of the film industry. He said it was a privilege to meet the representatives of different associations at SIFCC which is considered to be the Mecca of the South Indian Film Industry. Minister also requested all the members to attend the upcoming Goa Film Festival for exchange of ideas.
Ministry of Finance
Railway’s Capex for the year 2018-19 Pegged at Rs.1,48,528 Crore
First modern train-sets to be commissioned during 2018-19
600 major railway stations to be redeveloped
Mumbai and Bengaluru rail networks being expanded
Institute in Vadodara to train Manpower for high speed Rail projects.
In keeping with the Government’s focus on strengthening the Railways network in the country the General Budget 2018-19 has enhanced the allocation for the Ministry. Presenting the Budget in the Parliament here today, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley said that Railways’ Capex for the year 2018-19 has been pegged at Rs.1,48,528 crore. A large part of this will be devoted to capacity creation. 18,000 kilometers of doubling, third and fourth line works and 5000 kilometers of gauge conversion would augment capacity and transform almost the entire network into Broad Gauge. Shri Jaitley also said that 4000 kilometers of railway network are to be commissioned for electrification during 2017-18.
The Finance Minister, Shri Jaitley announced that 12000 wagons, 5160 coaches and approximately 700 locomotives are being procured during 2018-19, and the work on Eastern and Western dedicated Freight Corridors is in full swing. A major programme has been initiated to strengthen infrastructure at the Goods sheds and fast track commissioning of private sidings.
Shri Jaitley has assured that adequate funds will be available under Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh. Over 3600 kms of track renewal is targeted during 2018-19. There will be increasing use of technology like ‘‘Fog Safe’’ and ‘‘Train Protection and Warning System’’. 4267 unmanned level crossings in the broad gauge network will be eliminated in the next two years.
Modern train-sets with the state-of-the-art amenities and features are being designed at Integrated Coach Factory, Perambur. First such train-set will be commissioned during 2018-19. Redevelopment of 600 major railway stations is being taken up by Indian Railway Station Development Co. Ltd. All stations with more than 25000 footfalls will have escalators. All railway stations and trains will be progressively provided with wi-fi. CCTVs will be provided at all stations and on trains to enhance security of passengers.
The Finance Minister has informed that 90 kilometers of double line tracks are being added to Mumbai’s transport system at a cost of over Rs.11,000 crore. 150 kilometers of additional suburban network is being planned at a cost of over Rs.40,000 crore, including elevated corridors on some sections. In Bengaluru, a suburban network of approximately 160 kilometers at an estimated cost of Rs.17,000 crore is being planned to cater to the growth of the metropolis.
Foundation for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, India’s first high speed rail project was laid on September 14, 2017. An Institute is coming up at Vadodara to train manpower required for high speed rail projects.
Ministry of Defence
Development Work by Defence Industries
In continuous pursuit of achieving self-reliance in defence manufacturing under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ and in sync with the announcement made in the Union Budget 2022-23 that allocated 25% of Defence R&D Budget for industry led R&D, 18  major platforms have been identified and announced by the Ministry of Defence for industry led Design & Development under various routes prescribed in Defence Acquisition Procedure-2020, namely, Make-I, Make-II, Special Purpose Vehicle  and the Innovations for Defence Excellence . These Platforms have been identified after extensive consultations with the Services, DRDO and the Industry. The details of these 18  platforms are given below:
Make-I
- Hypersonic Glide Vehicle
- Directed Energy Weapons  [High Powered Electromagnetic Devices and High Powered Laser Devices]
- Naval Ship Borne Unmanned Aerial System 
- Light Weight Tank
- Self-Healing Mine Fields
- Unmanned Autonomous AI Based Land Robot
- 127 mm Naval Gun
- 127 mm Guided Projectile
- Electric Propulsion  for Ships
- Standoff Airborne Jammer
11. Li-ion Cells/ Li-Sulphur Cells [Portable High Capacity Energy Systems replacing the Conventional Hydrocarbons]
12. Communication System 
13. Electro Optical  Pod  with high resolution sensing
- ‘Plug and Play’ Housing/ Infrastructure for soldiers posted at extreme altitudes.
Special Purpose Vehicle  Model
- Long Range Unmanned Aerial Vehicles  [High Altitude Long Endurance ]
- Indian Multi Role Helicopter 
iDEX
- Low Orbit Pseudo Satellites
Make-II
- Anti-jamming Systems for Multiple Platforms
These major platforms for industry led design and development in defence sector have been identified taking into consideration multiple factors like the capabilities of Indian industry, being cost effective, faster and scalable; current technological advancements; requirement of future warfare; operational challenges; need for import substitution etc.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Narendra Kumar in Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister visits ‘Hunar Haat’
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited “Hunar Haat” here today. He visited the stalls of master artisans, craftsmen and culinary experts from across the country participating in Hunar Haat. More than 250 such stalls have been set up at India Gate lawns. Also, more than 50 percent of the artisans participating were women. The Prime Minister interacted with the participating artisans at the Haat and also witnessed the cultural programs.
“Hunar Haat” reflects the government's commitment to providing employment opportunities as well as preserving and promoting India’s indigenous traditional legacy, several of which are on the verge of extinction.
The theme of this year’s Hunar Haat is ‘Kaushal ko Kaam’. About 3 lakh master artisans, craftsmen & culinary experts have been provided employment and employment opportunities through Hunar Haat in the last 3 years. These beneficiaries include a large number of women artisans.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
Active Caseload further declines to 24,95,591
A decrease of 91,191 in Active Cases in last 24 hours
At 2.08 Lakh Cases, declining trend in new cases is maintained
2,43,50,816 total Recoveries across the country so far. 2,95,955 patients recovered during last 24 hours.
Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 13th consecutive day
Recovery Rate increases to 89.66%
Weekly Positivity Rate currently at 11.45%
Daily positivity rate at 9.42%, less than 10% for 2 consecutive days.
More than 20 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Highest ever 22.17 lakh tests conducted in a single day
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves investment proposal for transmission component of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project  by Sutlej Jal Vikas Nigam Limited
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved investment for Transmission Component of Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project for an estimated cost of Rs. 1236.13 crore at June 2017 Price level.
The current approval is for Investment approval of 400 kV D/C Diding  - Bathnaha  via Dhalkebar  Transmission Line of approximately 217 KM falling within the territory of Nepal to evacuate power from Arun-3 HEP in Nepal.
Employment generation of around 400 persons is envisaged in construction of transmission component of the project.
Impact:
The project will provide surplus power to India strengthening economic linkages with Nepal. The power from the project shall be exported from Dhalkebar in Nepal to Muzaffarpur in India.
Background:
The Arun-3 Hydro Electric project  is located on Arun River in Sankhuwasabha District of Eastern Nepal. The Run-of-River scheme envisages about 70 mtr. high concrete gravity dam and Head Race Tunnel  of 11.74 Km. with underground Power House containing four generating units of 225 MW each on Left Bank.
SJVN limited bagged the project through International Competitive Bidding. An MoU was signed between Government of Nepal and SJVN Limited for the project in March, 2008 for execution on Build Own Operate and Transfer  basis for a period of 30 years including five years of construction period. The Project Development Agreement  signed in November, 2014, which provides 21.9% free power to Nepal for the entire concession period of 25 years.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in its meeting held in February, 2017 approved the investment proposal for generation component of Arun-3 HEP  in Nepal for an estimated cost of Rs. 5723.72 crore at May 2015 Price Level.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds atisolated places very likely over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh,Bihar,JharkhandandTelangana
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department:
All India Impact Based Weather Warning Bulletin
10 June : ♦ Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds  at isolated places very likely over Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and Telangana and with lightning at isolated places over Jammu & Kashmir,
Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan & Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal & Sikkim, Odisha, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Coastal Karnataka and Kerala & Mahe
.♦ Heat Wave Conditions at isolated places very likely over south Haryana and West Rajasthan.
- Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall at isolated places very likely over Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Konkan & Goa and Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam and Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Gujarat Region, Telangana and Coastal Karnataka.
- Strong Winds  very likely over Southwest & adjoining Westcentral Arabian Sea and south & central & adjoining north Bay of Bengal; speed reaching 45-55 kmph over Gulf of Mannar and speed reaching 40-50 kmph over North Arabian Sea and along & off Gujarat-Maharashtra coasts. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas.
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PIB Headquarters
BPCL LAUNCHES NEXTGEN DIGITAL FUELLING INITIATIVES AT RETAIL OUTLETS
Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mr. D.Rajkumar, launched NextGen Digital Fuelling Initiatives for BPCL Fuel Stations on Saturday, 23rd November 2019. The launch was done at BPCL Retail Outlet, M/s ASM Abdul Cader & Co, Meenambakkam, Chennai.
BPCL has launched the following advanced technological and digital initiatives for an enhanced fuelling experience that offers greater transparency and for building greater customer trust.
- 100% assured Quality and quantity of fuel delivered to BPCL fuel stations through tankers that are secured by tamper proof electronic locks secured through state-of-the art geo fencing technology which allows the tankers to be unlocked for decantation only when they reach the BPCL fuel station,
- 100% Secured payments through an integrated digital payment system which ensures automated billing of only dispensed fuel quantity through their state of the art retail automation system,
- New retail visual identity with contemporary styling and new age illumination technology.
- Automated SMS Updates sent to registered consumers after every fuelling transaction,
- Best in class value for fuelling customers with a 4.25% value back through the BPCL SBI credit card.
- New lane discipline at Retail Outlets designed and implemented to make the customer fuelling journey smooth and efficient and much more.
All of the above are part of the Company’s next level Pure For Sure program. Pure For Sure, which was launched by BPCL in 2001, redefined fuel retailing in the country with the Company guaranteeing correct quantity of pure fuel to the customers. BPCL currently has over 8600 certified Pure For Sure Retail Outlets in the country.
The rollout of this new initiative will happen in 6 cities in Phase I starting with Chennai on November 23rd, 2019 and followed by Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Retail outlets in these 6 cities will be covered in Phase I. Phase II of the rollout will take place across 42 A & B class cities next year. According to the press release issued by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Ministry of Finance
Chair Summary & Outcome Document of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors 
The 1st G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors  and 2nd Finance and Central Bank Deputies  Meetings were held here in Bengaluru from 22nd-25th February 2023.
Please find the link below of the Chair Summary & Outcome Document of the G20 FMCBG in held in Bengaluru. The Chair Summary & Outcome Document of the G20 FMCBG is significant achievement by G20 under India's Presidency, on subjects ranging from global debt crisis, MDB reforms, climate finance, global approach on cryptos, digital public infrastructure, financial inclusion, financing cities of tomorrow, and taxation.
LINK: CHAIR SUMMARY & OUTCOME DOCUMENT OF THE G20 FMCBG
Special Service and Features
Alexin George took over as Director of Postal Services
Shri. Alexin George  has taken charge.as Director Postal Services  of Kerala Postal Circle. He is a 2013 batch Civil Service officer. In his 10 year long career, Shri. Alexin George had held several positions including ADG. He is a native of Changanassery.
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President's Secretariat
Press Communique
The President of India is pleased to make the following appointment/ changes:-
 Acharya Devvrat, Governor of Himachal Pradesh is transferred and appointed as Governor of Gujarat.
 Shri Kalraj Mishra as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh.
2. The above appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.